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Saudi Arabia has imposed strict new Hajj 2026 rules, barring entry into Makkah without an official permit and suspending Umrah access as authorities prepare for millions of pilgrims. The Kingdom has ...
News Saudi Arabia » Makkah: How Saudi Arabia built the $16BN clock tower above the 58 - Saudi Arabia is building a $1 billion stadium in the sky city on Earth
Rising more than 600 meters above Mecca, the Makkah Royal Clock Tower stands as one of humanity’s greatest engineering and spiritual achievements. Costing over $16 billion, this monumental structure ...
News Saudi Arabia » Makkah: Saudi Arabia Announces Strict Penalties for Hajj Without Permit
The Ministry of Interior Saudi Arabia has announced strict penalties for individuals violating Hajj regulations, including performing or ...
News Saudi Arabia » Makkah: Hajj 2026: Saudi Arabia sets Makkah entry rules, suspends Umrah permits and enables digital applications
Saudi Arabia introduces Makkah entry permit rules for Hajj 2026 and launches digital applications via Absher and Muqeem ...
News Saudi Arabia » Makkah: Saudi Arabia suspends Umrah permits, restricts Makkah entry ahead of Hajj 2026
The last date for Umrah visa holders to enter Saudi Arabia was April 2, while all pilgrims performing Umrah must leave the Kingdom by April 18 ...
News Saudi Arabia » Makkah: Saudi Arabia bans entry into Makkah from April 18Published on: April 14, 2026 7:59 AM
Pakistan, April 14 -- Saudi Arabia has announced strict new entry and stay regulations for Makkah ahead of the Hajj season, limiting access exclusively to Hajj visa holders from April 18.
News Saudi Arabia » Makkah: Saudi Arabia warns of fines up to BD10,000 for illegal Haj pilgrimage
Saudi Arabia's Interior Ministry has announced strict penalties, including a fine of up to SR100,000, for individuals who perform Haj without a permit or assist visit visa holders in doing so ...
News Saudi Arabia » Makkah: Saudi Arabia temporarily halts issuing Umrah visas, restricts entry to Makkah ahead of Hajj 2026
As a part of the lead-up into the season, the Ministry of Interior in the Kingdom has announced a list of new rules to ensure the safety of pilgrims ...
News Saudi Arabia » Makkah: Saudi interior ministry activates Makkah checkpoints as Umrah season ends
As of Monday, April 13, 2026, the Saudi Ministry of Interior has officially activated its high-security phase for the 1447 AH Hajj season.
News Saudi Arabia » Makkah: Saudi Arabia restricts Makkah entry from April 13; permit mandatory for residents and foreign nationals
Saudi Arabia has implemented new Hajj season regulations. Foreign nationals and residents without official permits are barred from entering Makkah from April 13. This measure aims to manage pilgrim ...
News Saudi Arabia » Makkah: Saudi Arabia Announces Strict Penalties for Illegal Hajj
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior has announced strict penalties for individuals performing Hajj without an official permit, as well as those who ...